That he delights in the misery of others no man will confess, and yet what other motive can make a father cruel? – Joseph Addison
Admiration is a very short-lived passion that immediately decays upon growing familiar with its object, unless it be still fed with fresh discoveries, and kept alive by a new perpetual succession of miracles rising up to its view. – Joseph Addison
A contented mind is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world. – Joseph Addison
Modesty is not only an ornament, but also a guard to virtue. – Joseph Addison
Sir Walter, being strangely surprised and put out of his countenance at so great a table, gives his son a damned blow over the face. His son, as rude as he was, would not strike his father, but strikes over the face the gentleman that sat next to him and said Box about: twill come to my father anon. – John Aubrey